DoT allocates 5G spectrum to telecom firms to start trials

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has allocated 5G spectrum to telecom operators to start trials in the country.

It had earlier approved applications from Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and MTNL for conducting 5G trials without using technologies from Chinese companies.

According to DoT, the trials will be conducted in 13 locations across the country including Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Gujarat and Hyderabad.

“Telecom operators have been allocated spectrum in 700 Mhz band, 3.3-3.6 gigahertz (Ghz) band and 24.25-28.5 Ghz band across various locations,” a telecom company official said.

Allotment of 5G trial spectrum was crucial for Jio and Airtel, who already have 5G-ready networks.